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The Dow of Healing

Creating Inner Peace

Glenn Ostlund

Holistic Life Coach – Podcaster – Author

Meet Glenn Ostlund

Hello,

I am a certified Holistic Life Coach.  I also hold certifications in Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy™, and Neurolinguistic Programing (NLP), and I am  so glad that you are here, taking this important step towards greater self-realization and healing. Nothing is more important or fulfilling than learning what it is that makes you tick, and as a life coach, I am here to support and guide you every step of the way.

Let’s explore together how we can embark on this journey of growth and healing:

Achieving Your Dreams

Is there a personal or professional goal that’s been on your mind? Together, we can clarify your vision, set tangible objectives, and create a roadmap for you to achieve these dreams.

Navigating Major Life Transitions

If you’re considering changes in your career, experiencing a faith crisis, contemplating divorce, or experiencing other significant life changes, I’m here to help you gain greater clarity and to provide guidance and strategies. We’ll make your journey not only manageable but truly fulfilling.

Creating Balance

Struggling with anxiety or trying to juggle work and life responsibilities? I’m here to help you design a healthier work-life balance, so you can enjoy both your professional success and personal wellbeing.

Embarking on Self-Improvement

I believe in your potential for growth. Together, we’ll work on confidence, communication skills, and other aspects of personal development that you’d like to enhance.

Overcoming Obstacles

Every challenge you face is an opportunity for growth. We’ll tackle any fears, doubts, or barriers that have been holding you back, replacing them with a sense of resilience and empowerment.

Managing Stress

Stress can be a big roadblock on your journey towards healing. I’m here to help you learn effective coping strategies and avoid burnout, enhancing your overall sense of peace and wellbeing.

Building Healthy Relationships

Are you striving for more fulfilling relationships? I can provide you with the strategies to form, maintain, and improve these crucial connections in your life.

Enhancing Health and Wellness

Are you ready to lead a healthier lifestyle? Together, we can implement changes that will positively impact your physical health and mental tranquility.

Remember

Embarking on this journey requires courage, and you’ve already taken the first step. I am here to support you in this healing process, working hand in hand to create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Together, we can turn your hopes and dreams into your reality

Services

There are many ways that we can approach coaching.

One-on-one Coaching

Group Coaching

Customized Guided Meditations

Hypnosis

Timeline Therapy™

Akashic Readings

All services are conducted remotely via Zoom.  Each session is recorded, and the audio is provided to you.  Pricing is flexible, fair, and negotiable.

Trusted Guidance

As a Holistic Life Coach, I take the approach that all things are connected, but many of those connections can be very difficult to see. In my work with clients, I focus on three main areas: Awareness, Acceptance, Integration.

Awareness

There is so much about our deep unconscious selves that we are simply unaware of.  Why do I like this thing but not that thing?  Why do I get triggered? Why is it so hard to break certain habits and develop new ones? Why do other people always seem to let me down? Coaching is a way to gain clarity into the inner workings of your mind as a way of bringing greater awareness into the unconscious stories and programs that makes you tic.

Acceptance

It is one thing to become aware of your unconscious programming, but what if you really don’t like what you find?  In my experience, this is the very reason why so many of us suppress, repress, deny, and project our thoughts and feelings onto others.  We judge what we don’t like and distance ourselves from it.  It is noteworthy that in the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, the paradise they lived in ended once their eyes became open to ideas of “good vs. evil.”  Once they began judging rather than accepting, life got much more challenging.  There are some deep psychological truths to be learned here.

Integration

When you become aware of your unconscious programming and accept that it is yours – not someone else’s – then you can more easily release unnecessary judgment that removes you from your own internal paradise. This does not mean that you will stop judging.  It means that you will change your relationship with your judgment.  Things will become less confusing and less frustrating.  Artistic expression is an excellent integration tool to reinforce your awareness and acceptance.  Many of my clients write, paint, dance, make music, or find other creative ways of expressing what they are learning about themselves.  Integrative artistic expression can transform pain and suffering into beautiful joyful gifts.

Podcasts

Infants on Thrones

Established in 2012, it began as an entertaining podcast about self-awareness and discovery following a Mormon faith transition and has transitioned into topics that deal with healing from various forms of mental, emotional, and spiritual trauma.

The Arcturian Playground

The Arcturian Playground was established in 2022 and is a place to play in the realm of imagination, all done in the service of compassionate expansion of consciousness.  It has been a form a self-therapy as I explore cosmic questions on the nature of reality from the perspective of The Arcturian Collective Thingy, an advanced form of life in the galaxy that had a 4-billion-year head start on earth.

MytholoGuy

MytholoGuy was established in 2019 as an outlet to share some of my favorite world myths and wisdom traditions.

The Dow of Healing: Meditations

The Dow of Healing: Meditations was established in 2023.  It is a free resource with guided meditations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by “healing?”

Healing, in my context, refers to achieving a sense of wholeness, balance, peacefulness, and empowerment. It’s about liberating yourself from negative thoughts rooted in past and present trauma.

How is Life Coaching different from therapy?

Life coaching primarily differs from therapy in terms of education and licensure. As a life coach, I focus more on goal setting and future-focused personal growth, while therapists often deal with mental health issues.

Why are you a Life Coach instead of a licensed therapist?

My journey towards helping others began later in life and it started with life coaching, a profession I’ve fallen in love with. Currently, I’m pursuing a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to further broaden my capacity to support my clients.

Do you observe the ACA (American Counseling Association) code of ethics?

Absolutely. As a counselor-in-training, the ACA Code of Ethics is my guide for professional and ethical client interactions.  I also observe the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Code of Ethics.

How much do you charge for coaching?
My coaching fee ranges from $100 to $150 per hour, but I strive to keep it flexible, fair, and negotiable based on the specific needs and circumstances of my clients.
What is group coaching?
Group coaching provides a supportive and encouraging environment where like-minded individuals can discuss issues and share experiences. We meet every two weeks to offer encouragement and support with whatever issues are currently relevant.
What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)?

NLP is an experimental set of guidelines and techniques that can help a client better understand the language of their own brain.

What is hypnosis? Isn’t it kind of dangerous?
No, it is not dangerous.  Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation and focus.
What is Timeline Therapy™?

It is a technique that takes you back to a past traumatic event as a way to reframe and release negative emotions associated with that event.

What is an Akashic Reading?

It is a deeply intuitive story we create together in session that can provide a powerful framework for the life that you want to live.  The “Akashic Record” is one of many traditional descriptions for the idea that the eternal intelligence of all living things is accessible through open-hearted imaginative exploration of mind.

Can you help me with my anxiety and depression?

Yes. Techniques like Timeline Therapy™ can be especially helpful to identify and release past traumas that contribute to anxiety and depression.

Can you help me overcome addictions?

Depending on the severity of the addiction, I can use tools like hypnosis and guided meditations to assist in overcoming addiction.

Do you work with couples on conflict resolution?

Yes, I have experience working with couples and can provide valuable guidance on conflict resolution.

You say that you help clients find peaceful balance between heart and mind – and you do it with warmth, humor, playfulness, and creativity. How can “warmth, humor, playfulness and creativity” fix my problems?

I believe humor, warmth, playfulness, and creativity are powerful tools for self-reflection. They allow us to see things from a different perspective, reduce stress, and bring joy to the process. By infusing these elements into our sessions, we can tackle challenges in a balanced, uplifting, and healing way.

Working with Glenn had a powerful effect on me. There was one session where I realized that I had a pretty deep-seated belief that women are not supposed to make money, they can only do it for charity.  After that session I sat there for an hour, and a friend called, and I could hardly even talk.  It was very interesting that I can objectively see that is BS but yet something that hung out deep inside me.  Other life coaching sessions helped me, too.  I have gone back and listened to the sessions, and they help me clarify my thoughts. Difficult life experiences have seemed to go better than I expected because I find it easier to keep my cool.

– C

I signed up for a customized 8-session course with Glenn to help me deal with some anxiety I had around my job and all of the layoffs that were happening in my company.  Before our final session, I was laid off myself, and I was amazed at how well I handled it.  It was still a shock to my system, but it didn’t knock me down into depression.  I am more resilient than I realized I was.

– E

I appreciate how much I learned about myself through coaching because I really do think it has been what has kept me afloat… I mean, not always afloat, but I feel like the way we explored my exposed wounds in coaching has given me the stamina to keep looking at a lot of things that are burning and then choose which ones that need to burn out completely. And also appreciating the light and dark expressions of it all. So it is the gift that keeps giving.

 

– S

I’ve felt a 100% shift in my mindset and mood and overall contentment over the last few weeks of coaching with Glenn. Even my wife mentioned this week how she’s noticed a massive change in me. How I’m interacting with our kids, towards work, towards myself, others, and I know our “deeper insights” coaching sessions have been integral. I’m filled with gratitude…my cup runneth over. Thanks Glenn!

 

– J

Let’s see if we are the right fit.

Schedule a free 30 minute coaching consulation so we can discover what your goals are and if I am able to help you reach them.

Glenn’s Story

Born into a multi-generational Mormon family, my journey started with humble roots and high hopes. I served as a missionary in Japan, then pursued my interest in folklore and mythology at Indiana University. I was on the path to becoming a professor and a writer, but life had different plans.

When an unexpected opportunity led me back to Japan to work in the corporate healthcare world, I embraced it. For 13 years, I traveled the globe and enjoyed the bustle of corporate life, based in vibrant Tokyo. However, life had its twists and turns in store for me.

A series of personal losses and changes – from my parents’ divorce, the loss of a close friend, my faith crisis, my own divorce, growing disillusioned with with my corporate job – led me into what is often referred to as a “dark night of the soul.”

Amidst this turmoil, podcasting became my beacon. In 2012, I co-founded “Infants on Thrones,” a podcast that connected me with others navigating their own life challenges. Through sharing stories and perspectives, my understanding of human experiences deepened, and my humor evolved into a tool for self-exploration, rather than a mechanism for ridiculing others.

This transformation sparked my interest in psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. I dove deep into the realms of Cognitive Distortions and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and saw how reshaping my thoughts drastically altered my perception of myself and others. I learnt to respect all beliefs and became an advocate of promoting acceptance over criticism.

In 2020, I penned a book titled “Bathing with God,” which amalgamates my fascination for quantum mechanics and spirituality. The book mirrors the internal dialogue between my skeptical and imaginative selves and outlines my journey towards integrating critical thinking with divine acceptance. This book serves as a testament to my belief in the power of acceptance and understanding, the guiding principles that inform my coaching approach.

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Dow of Healing Podcast

My Podcasts

The Dow of Healing podcast is a free resource with interviews, audio essays, short stories, and other material that is specifically designed for self-awareness and self-acceptance.  If you are interested in appearing on the podcast to share your healing journey with others, please contact me here.